Assistant Manager, Investment Accounting
AIG, Inc.
About the role
The Investment Accounting group at AIG is responsible for the accounting and reporting for AIG's Invested Assets of over $300 billion as of 31 December 2022 comprised primarily of fixed maturity securities and includes private equity, hedge funds, commercial/residential loans and equity securities.
Responsibilities
- Execute and manage accounting processes related to the monthly and quarterly accounting close to ensure accuracy of AIG’s invested assets data of certain international entities
- Support the preparation of certain Investment disclosures for AIG 10Q/K and Financial Supplement, including as appropriate the Investment, Lending, Fair Value, VIE Footnotes and Investment MD&A
- Assist with the implementation of process improvements and new systems, in coordination with other areas of the department/organization
- Point of contact and support for the various business unit and corporate controllers
- Coordinate with various areas in the organization to develop an understanding of new investment transactions and to provide guidance/support that ensures the accounting results from these investments are accurately recorded in the AIG ledgers
- Perform ad-hoc analytical requests
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years’ experience in accounting and reporting for investment products
- Solid understanding of investment products and accounting treatment for fixed maturity, equity, cash equivalent and alternative investments
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP) and the recording of investments-related journal entries
- Experience with foreign currency remeasurement and translation
- Strong analytical skills, including experience performing investment data analysis including commentary
- High level of competency using Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and formulas to create/manage investment data and perform analysis
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams in multiple locations
- Ability to balance multiple projects at once, to prioritize appropriately, and to approach the work with a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail to produce high quality results in a time sensitive environment
- Team-player mindset geared towards process improvements and the implementation of accounting controls to ensure consistency and data quality of the team’s financial output
- High level of motivation and initiative, ability to work independently, including strong organizational skills
- Comfort level working within a dynamic and complex organizational structure
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels within the organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, and other external and internal audiences
- Computer proficiency with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, database experience a plus
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Health insurance
- Flight privileges
- Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants
- Total Rewards Program
About the Company
AIG, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. AIG, Inc. (“AIG”) offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network. Customers value AIG’s strong capital position, extensive risk management and claims experience and its ability to be a market leader in critical lines of the insurance business.
Job Details
Salary Range
$97,000 - $122,000/yearly
Location
New York, NY, United States
Employment Type
Full-time
Original Posting
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